Changsheng: My experience in patrolling the liver

Chapter 709 Joining the Army! (Two Chapters Combined)

Seeing that Song Changming hadn't suffered any hardship, Tian Du pursed his lips but didn't say anything, simply leading the way.

Soon, Song Changming saw three celestial army teams fighting each other. The scene was quite intense, and the intertwined immortal power was rampant and chaotic.

This place is the land of the Celestial Court, filled with celestial arrays and talismans, and protected by great supernatural powers, which is why it is so difficult to destroy.

This was the first time Song Changming had ever seen the Celestial Court's regular celestial army up close.

It must be said that compared to the reserves, the combat power of these official celestial soldiers is extremely impressive. Their immortal cultivation is secondary; the combat techniques they employ are all highly skilled and proficient.

Today, there are quite a few people who have achieved some level of mastery in battle tactics, just like Song Changming.

Outside, heavenly generals and celestial officials were overseeing the battle.

Tian Du led him to one of the heavenly generals.

"Team Leader Li, the new recruits from Team Six have arrived today," Tian Du said politely.

Li Gengsheng turned his head and saw Song Changming, but his expression was not surprised.

"Brother Song, we meet again," Li Gengsheng said with a slight smile.

"Greetings, Captain Li." Song Changming bowed respectfully, recognizing the man before him.

Two years ago, when they were sent to space, it was this team leader who placed these twenty-seven new recruits.

He had a fairly good impression of this person, and when settling them in, he gave them a lot of advice and taught them some of the rules of the Celestial Court.

"You've come out of the reserve force in just two years. You truly deserve to be called an eighth-level immortal. I have a deep impression of you," Li Gengsheng said to Song Changming.

"Eightfold Immortal Talent?"

Upon hearing Li Gengsheng's words, the two team leaders standing nearby also began to treat Song Changming with new respect.

After all, ordinary celestial soldiers don't have such high celestial talent.

If this person doesn't die young, even if his future path to immortality is mediocre, with such high talent, he will surely achieve merit and rise to the rank of Heavenly General sooner or later.

"Li Gengsheng, you are truly blessed to have such a rare and exceptional talent," Zhao Fulin said with a hint of envy.

"When I train troops with you in the future, I'm afraid I'll lose more often than I win," Ji Yingchen said, shaking his head.

"Not at all, gentlemen." Li Gengsheng said with a smile, but in his heart he was also delighted that Song Changming, the general of the Qingquan branch army, had been brought under his command.

Putting everything else aside, if Song Changming rises rapidly in the Immortal Army in the future, as Song Changming's former team leader, as long as he manages things properly, this friendship will still be very solid.

He also knew that the two team leaders beside him were envious of this very point.

In the Celestial Court, finding a reliable backer is difficult.

As lowly celestial generals, they were insignificant and had no chance to get acquainted with the celestial venerables and gods of the Celestial Court.

If there is a struggle among the Heavenly Venerables and High Gods, they don't even have the right to take sides.

As for Song Changming, the fact that he has a chance of becoming an immortal in the future is enough for them to take him seriously.

Li Gengsheng didn't keep the food to himself, and took the opportunity to introduce the two team leaders, with whom he had a good relationship, to Song Changming.

One of them was Zhao Fulin, the captain of the fourth squadron of the same detachment.

The other Ji Yingchen is the leader of Team Seven.

"Greetings, Generals." Song Changming greeted them politely, without showing any arrogance despite his high level of immortality.

"Hehe, we're all colleagues in the military, brothers, no need to be so polite. I'll treat you to drinks another day when I have time," Zhao Fulin said with a smile.

“I happen to have a pot of immortal wine here.” Ji Yingchen’s words were interrupted by Zhao Fulin’s glare.

"You, Ji Yingchen, I've been begging for this pot of immortal wine for years, but I'm so glad I got it today, Brother Song."

"Who told me to hit it off with young friend Song at first sight?" Ji Yingchen said with a smile, completely unconcerned about Zhao Fulin's glare.

The three armies fought and clashed for about three more days before a result was reached.

"You two are too kind," Zhao Fulin said with a smile.

"I admit defeat," Ji Yingchen said, shaking his head, not at all surprised by the result.

The difference in overall combat strength between their three squads was obvious. Zhao Fulin's four squads of elite soldiers were the best in the entire brigade, so it was normal that they were no match for them.

Song Changming, who had been following behind Li Gengsheng, had witnessed the entire battle.

All I can say is that Zhao Fulin's heavenly soldiers are indeed quite strong.

Even when the other two teams of heavenly soldiers joined forces, they still could not defeat the battle formation composed of dozens of heavenly soldiers.

The battle here has ended, but fighting continues in other places.

This joint training exercise involving ten military units will require the participation of all ten corps.

"Let's go see General Zhi," Li Gengsheng said, patting Song Changming on the shoulder.

In a place resembling a martial arts arena, a valiant and extraordinary celestial general stands on the platform, gazing at the remaining battle between the two sides in the distance.

"General, this is the end." Zhao Fulin bowed and said.

"Hmm, your troops have all improved in combat strength compared to the last training session, not bad." Qingquan's gaze returned to the group, and he nodded.

After offering some encouragement, his gaze fell on Song Changming.

The two had met once before. Like Li Gengsheng, this military officer also had some impression of Song Changming, the new recruit with the eighth level of immortal talent, but the impression was not very deep.

It was only because of the subsequent northern war that he remembered Song Changming, such a gifted new recruit.

“Song Changming, you are truly destined to be with us,” Qingquan said with a smile.

"Thank you for your guidance, General. I will remember it forever," Song Changming said, bowing.

Through Li Gengsheng, he learned that his promotion from a regular soldier to a regular soldier was made possible by the personal recommendation of this military officer.

It's only right to say thank you at this moment.

"Once you achieve merit and ascend to the ranks of True Immortals, you will be able to lead troops and share my burdens, Song Changming. Don't keep me waiting too long," Qingquan said.

Upon hearing this, the three team leaders, including Zhao Fulin, exchanged glances.

What Qingquan said was practically a promise to become the captain of the helicopter squadron. With his words, it was a sure thing that Song Changming would become the captain of that squadron in the future, and he was the number one candidate in their branch of the army.

This also suggests that their detachment may value this new recruit even more than they realize.

But thinking about it, it's normal, since eight levels of immortal talent are indeed rare among heavenly soldiers.

After seeing the clear spring, a day or two later, the remaining troops had basically finished their training and gathered here one after another.

Only then did Song Changming notice that the entire detachment should have been composed of 500 Heavenly Soldiers at full strength, but in reality, each unit was missing personnel and not fully staffed.

Some units even had only twenty or so soldiers, half of the heavenly soldiers were gone.

Some even had their team leader positions vacant, temporarily filled by senior, powerful celestial soldiers. Song Changming could tell this only because ordinary celestial soldiers wore different types of celestial armor than team leaders.

The team leader is, after all, a commander of troops, and can be called a general in the celestial army. Naturally, he wears the celestial general's uniform, which distinguishes him from the heavenly soldiers.

Song Changming didn't need to think too much to understand that these vacant positions for celestial soldiers couldn't have always been like this. The war between the northern immortals and demons had lasted for more than a year, during which the northern immortal army suffered heavy losses. The current situation of the ten armies was a microcosm of the immortal army's situation.

Those vacant positions were originally filled by celestial soldiers and generals, who had likely perished in that war between immortals and demons.

Thus, a small part of the brutal struggle between immortals and demons was revealed to Song Changming.

These carefully selected heavenly soldiers disappeared in an instant, or were even sacrificed like cannon fodder.

Ultimately, the strength of the celestial soldiers alone is far from sufficient to compete in the celestial realm and on the battlefield between immortals and demons.

Song Changming felt a heavy weight in his heart.

He knew that if he didn't work harder to improve his strength, he might one day become cannon fodder in the war between immortals and demons.

The so-called eightfold immortal talent can only be realized if he can grow up.

Song Changming was not particularly conspicuous among the soldiers, at least he did not attract much attention from the other soldiers.

Soon, the troops were disbanded.

Currently, their ten armies are in a period of rest and recuperation, and such drills are merely to maintain military strength and prepare for battle at any time.

After the event ended, Qingquan, the detachment commander, vanished in a flash.

Each team leader then led their troops back to their respective territories, and Li Gengsheng introduced Song Changming to his subordinate Heavenly Soldiers.

The number of heavenly soldiers under Li Gengsheng's command is actually quite intact; a quick glance reveals about forty of them.

"Team leader, is he the Heavenly Soldier with the eighth level of immortal talent you mentioned?" A burly Heavenly Soldier with yellowish skin spoke first.

"Hehe, what's up, Jiebao? You want to give it a try?" Li Gengsheng understood the other party's intention and couldn't help but smile faintly.

The heavenly soldier named Jiebao then squeezed out of the queue and stepped forward, carrying a long halberd.

"I am unworthy, but I would like to learn from you." The heavenly soldier was quite straightforward, though he was actually holding back a grudge.

The heavenly soldiers had taken to heart all the words that General Zhi had spoken so highly of Song Changming.

Some who had long harbored resentment towards the team leader naturally felt dissatisfied.

Even if Song Changming has extraordinary talent, he is still just a newly recruited soldier. Why is he being treated so well? This makes us 'veterans' who have fought against the evil demons feel disheartened.

Li Gengsheng was not surprised. He said to Song Changming beside him, "In the Immortal Army, strength and achievements are the most important factors. If you want to win people's respect, such sparring is still essential."

He also knew that their detachment general, Song Changming, had been highly praised before, and that he would inevitably become a thorn in the side of some heavenly soldiers in the future.

He could help Song Changming with this matter, but it would be best to let Song Changming handle it himself.

Song Changming nodded, without even considering refusing.

He wasn't someone who hadn't served as an official or joined the army; those were his past experiences.

Although these were experiences from the mortal realm, some of those experiences are not applicable to the celestial army in heaven.

However, some experiences are the same no matter where you apply them.

It's nothing more than establishing authority.

That just so happens, Song Changming was never content to be an ordinary heavenly soldier, living a low-key life without desires or ambitions.

Although it's a bit early to establish authority, it doesn't matter. First, let's make a name for ourselves and win people's hearts.

"Since we are in the army, we should compete in tactics. You two must not use any other magic." Li Gengsheng's words were meant to be a subtle warning, cautioning the two not to let their conflict escalate into a real feud.

Of course, he was mostly telling these rules to Song Changming, who was new to the area.

Jiebao hesitated slightly and said, "Team leader, this is not a fair victory for me. I will use my tactics to let him not hold back and attack with all his might."

He knew that Song Changming had only been alive for two years, and that using only military tactics was extremely unfair to Song Changming, a new recruit.

After all, normally speaking, how could two years of reserve training compare to his combat skills accumulated over hundreds of years?

He wanted to control Song Changming, but he didn't want to win through such shameless methods.

"Just go ahead and make your move, but don't let your guard down," Li Gengsheng said solemnly after glancing at Song Changming.

Before coming, he had already learned about Song Changming's current cultivation level from the branch general, including the fact that his combat techniques had reached a minor level; otherwise, he wouldn't have said what he did just now.

Song Changming's strength should not be judged by the standards of an ordinary recruit.

Upon hearing this, Jiebao said nothing more.

After all, Song Changming didn't object, and since Li Gengsheng had said so, he couldn't be blamed for anything.

Jabo's eyes transformed into orange-yellow leopard pupils, and he grinned, revealing a pair of sharp, long fangs.

His already rugged face now appeared even more fierce and cold.

He was originally a leopard spirit who had ascended to heaven, not a human, so compared to ordinary heavenly soldiers, his figure appeared exceptionally tall and robust.

These immortal spirits are quite easy to identify. No matter how much they resemble humans, they always have some habits and characteristics that are different from ordinary people.

In fact, the proportion of these spirits who become immortals in the Celestial Court is not very high.

Apart from figures like Yuan Tianzun, whose followers are inclusive of all, most areas of the Celestial Court are still predominantly populated by people of human blood.

The term "immortal" originated from this.

Even those spirits and monsters, if they want to integrate into the immortal race, need to transform into human form most of the time, so that they don't seem out of place and can integrate better.

Ultimately, this Celestial Court is still the Celestial Court of human immortals.

Instead of transforming into a monstrous leopard, Jiebao wielded a long halberd in both hands and took a step towards Song Changming.

With this step, his large hands seemed to burst the Cloud-Stepping Boots beneath his feet, exuding a powerful sense of explosive force.

The powerful immortal energy ignited the clouds beneath his feet, causing turbulent currents to surge and roll for hundreds of feet. Jie Bao instantly appeared in front of Song Changming, his halberd already raised high, ready to fall.

The most outstanding quality of the leopard spirits is speed; it's a talent ingrained in their blood.

Therefore, the leopard spirit's first halberd strike was the most difficult to block!
However, Song Changming's divine eyes had already locked onto his opponent, and the Witch God Soul in the Nether Sea, standing on the five divine steps, was neither happy nor sad, and could see through everything.

No matter how fast the leopard spirit was, Song Changming could still see it clearly.

He didn't draw his sword either, but instead retaliated with his halberd.

clang!
Both sides' attacks were probing, but the divine power they unleashed was quite astonishing.

This leopard spirit was no ordinary being; although its immortal power had not yet reached the level of a true immortal, it was not far off.

His physical strength in his arms is also a major advantage, with a force of tens of millions of pounds!
Most spirits and monsters possess incredibly strong physical bodies, surpassing even the immortal humans.

Of course, what makes humans superior to spirits is their understanding of magic and supernatural powers, which surpasses that of most spirits, and this becomes increasingly true as time progresses.

The immortal energy surged, and the leopard spirit thought that this attack would be enough to crush Song Changming so much that he couldn't lift his head.

Unexpectedly, Song Changming stood still without moving an inch.

Even more astonishingly, Song Changming blocked the leopard demon's attack with a single-armed halberd, his effortless demeanor leaving all the heavenly soldiers who witnessed this scene speechless.

(End of this chapter)